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I bought a stainless carafe that was meant for commercial use. It had two ugly stickers--one was the NSF standard and one warned me that I could scald someone if the carafe tips over. I guess these are supposed to stay on because they were hard to get off and now I can't remove the glue residue on the stainless. I've tried oil, Goo-Gone and boiling water.

I know there is someone here who will have the answer, there always is.

(post #49913, reply #12 of 58)

This was really stubborn stuff. Obviously a different chemical composition than most adhesives. I soaked paper towel in Goo Gone and left it on the area for hours and nothing happened. Same with the oil. I'm presuming peanut butter acts in the same way as the oil but it would have the advantage of coating the area and not running off.

I have lots of things to try next time this happens. Thanks everyone for the advice!

(post #49913, reply #8 of 58)

Just spread a thin layer over your sticky reside, and let it sit for a little while for the oil to penetrate the glue. Then it rubs right off and you can just wash it like normal. (It also works on plastics when I'd be afraid to use nail polish.)

(post #49913, reply #15 of 58)

FYI. IIRC, the solvent in WD40 is mineral spirits and acetone in nail polish remover. Do not inhale, keep away from flames, etc. BTW do not substitute Goof-off for Goo-gone. Major difference in strength.

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(post #49913, reply #10 of 58)

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(post #49913, reply #26 of 58)

i have resorted to using plain oil on all petrol-based glues because it is so mild. i used to use fingernail polish remover which is a 'cool' acetone or "hotter" acetones from the hardware store, and they definitely do work on most things. But i found that sometimes fingernail polish et al would etch and dull some surfaces the glue was on, like plastics, and that's why i switched to oil. FYI, i sometimes have to soak a tissue or cotton ball with oil and leave it in contact with the glue for days for it to work, adding oil each day.I really wish manufacturers would add another sticker advising you what to use to remove the @%$*! stickers. sometimes it's water-based glue and a simple soak and scrape will do the trick. People use so many harsh chemicals unnecessarily because they have no way of knowing.

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(post #49913, reply #27 of 58)

Anything that won't come off with oil, will come off with lighter fluid. And it is safe even on fine furniture. I learned that one when I bought my first piece of "discount" fine furniture; the sales person used lighter fluid, and when I almost fainted, he explained that it's what they use in all furniture store because it does not harm finishes. That was about 25 years ago, and I've never had a negative experience.

What I like about it, is that it doesn't smear the glue, or turn it gummy; it just removes it. It's available any where they sell lighters and most dept store/discount stores stock it also.

Silvana

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Silvana
We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.
Winston Churchill

(post #49913, reply #29 of 58)

hoo boy. That is a BIG no no. Back when I had my ultrasuede blazers/suits, it was well known at parties to not put a name tag on. I will try to ask a friend who is a sewing teacher and may know--and some friends. I would do a search on the web. I don't know if I would even trust a dry cleaner to "know".